English Explanatory Dictionary

Achaemenid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire), founded by Achaemenes.
noun
  1. A member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire).

Pronunciation

/əˈkiːmənɪd/ /əˈkɛmənɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Achaemenid.wav

Word forms

Achaemenid Achaemenide Achæmenid Achæmenide Achaemenids Achaemenidae

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Achaemenidēs, from Ancient Greek Ἀχαιμενίδης (Akhaimenídēs), from Ancient Greek Ἀχαιμένης (Akhaiménēs) + Ancient Greek -ίδης (-ídēs, patronymic suffix). By surface analysis, Achaemenes + -id.

Synonyms

Achaemenean Achaemenian Hakhamanishi Hakhamaneshi

Derived words

Achaemenid Aramaic Achaemenid Empire
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